First lady Michelle Obama stains a bookshelf at Burrville Elementary School in Washington on Saturday. The first family was participating in a community service project for the National Day of Service. Susan Walsh, AP

Actress Eva Longoria, co-chair of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, speaks during the National Day of Service event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Eileen Blass, USA TODAY

Chelsea Clinton, National Day of Service honorary chair, and Addison Rose, 8, of Washington, D.C., make greeting cards together at the Sunshine Mail Foundation booth. The foundation sends care packages to children in hospitals, homeless shelters and in foster care. Eileen Blass, USA TODAY

Chelsea Clinton chats with Addison Rose, 8, as they made cards for the Sunshine Mail Foundation. Steve Helber, AP

The shadows of the Central Arizona Young Marines are cast on a sign as the group participates in the National Day of Service event in Washington. The Young Marines is an organization for youths ages 8-18 that is supported by the Marine Corps League and the Marine Corps. Eileen Blass, USA TODAY

Iraq War veteran and Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden speaks at the National Day of Service event on the National Mall in Washington. Eileen Blass, USA TODAY

President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stain a bookshelf at Burrville Elementary School in Washington. They were assisted by City Year volunteers Sheri Fisher and Jeff Franco. Susan Walsh, AP

Gospel singer Yolanda Adams sings at the National Day of Service event. Eileen Blass, USA TODAY

Vice President Biden chats with volunteers as he participates during a Unite America in Service event at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C. Alex Wong, Getty Images

President Obama and and first lady Michelle Obama speak at Burrville Elementary School in Washington. Susan Walsh, AP